Plus a contractor checklist to review before your next project… We just wrapped up an extensive master bathroom remodel for a customer who had an unfortunate experience with a local contractor that was fraught with health issues and the contractor was ill-prepared and in way over his head as explained by the customer. A project…
We’ve been incredibly busy at Dover—and I’m finding that my customers are, too: We’re all balancing, managing, multi-tasking. So with that in mind, I’m re-posting a blog from 2013 about simplifying your next remodeling project. (But first, I edited it into more manageable chunks of information.) Here’s to making your next home renovation project simple…
At some point, most of us will need to find a reliable contractor to work in our homes, whether it’s finishing a basement or a kitchen renovation. My blog from July 2013 offers some great tips and outlines questions to ask your contractor during the interview process to help you make the right choice. Here…
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The adage is particularly true when dealing with seasonal home maintenance in Northeast Ohio. By taking a proactive approach, you’ll have ample time to manage many of the tasks yourself and to arrange for help with other items, as needed. In the long run, you’ll…
Just like fashion, home design trends come and go. That’s one of the most exciting things about the home remodeling industry: It is constantly evolving. We see that with the introduction of new, improved countertop materials and style options. Things just keep getting better. With all of the available choices, selecting the right countertop can…
When it comes to home remodeling projects the common denominator that I find no matter the size or scope of the work: Homeowners want to start right away. And that’s only natural—once you’ve committed to the project, you’re excited to get the ball rolling. From our vantage point as the contractor, there are a few…
During a few recent new-customer meetings I’ve had homeowners struggle with the perennial question: Is this renovation project good for resale value? My advice: Do what you love! This is your home, after all. Why not make changes and updates that suit your personal style? Why not live in a space that makes you happy?…
Now that the holidays are over with boxes neatly packed away and family and friends gone, it’s time to regroup. Whether you hosted a cocktail party or entertained houseguests for an entire week, chances are you had some extra activity in your home during the holiday season. With that fresh in your mind, this is…
Most of us have a favorite pair of jeans hanging in our closet—the ones that fit just right and are comfortable from the moment we slip them on. The beauty of a go-to staple piece like these jeans is tat they can be fashioned to suit new style trends based on what we pair with…
Have you ever wondered where you can go to get sound advice about how to choose a contractor for your remodeling project…or about what to expect during the renovation process? Our team at Dover Home Remodelers has the answers. Over the past two years, we’ve developed and released a series of short informational videos that…
